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formality

[fawr-mal-i-tee] / fɔrˈmæl ɪ ti /




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Havens and Elayyne started planning the wedding, waiting for what they thought would just be a formality: the signature of the governor of Washington state.

From Slate • May 2, 2026

Diversification isn’t a formality: Since no one knows the winners across the AI ecosystem, your AI exposure should be broad, rather than centered on one or two hotshots.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

In rehearsal, Mays fully inhabits his role — and his costume — moving with a lithe formality as he strives to eavesdrop on Mozart and Constanze.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

All that was left was for Frank to be officially informed of his departure - a formality that took place on Wednesday morning in a meeting between the manager, Venkatesham and Lange.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

He sipped a little of the black coffee for the sake of formality.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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